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Refreshing Bulgur Salad

July 21 2014, Monday Dinner Modification to the recipe found  http://kahakaikitchen.blogspot.com/2013/06/bulgur-salad-with-chickpeas-caramelized.html which was modification of Yotam Ottolenghi's recipe  WHAT: 1 1/3 cups bulgur wheats 2.5 cups of boiling water 1/2 cup olive oil 1 Large sliced onion 3 chopped figs 2 tsp ground cumin juice of 1/2 large lemon 1/3 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley 1/2 cup feta, broken into chunks Salt and black pepper 1 TSP Ras El Hanout   from TJ's (optional or use red crushed pepper per taste) 1/2 can of chickpeas 2 TBSP Barberries  (if not use dried blueberries, cranberries  or raisins)  2 TBSP pine nuts (if not use walnut or pistachio)  2 TSP Pomegranate molasses (optional) HOW: Place bulgur wheat in a heatproof bowl and cover with boiling water add little salt and leave to soak for 15-20 minutes.  Meanwhile, heat 4 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onions, cumin and Ras el